Ten years ago, two researchers noted that a painting from almost 500 years ago depicted some surprising visitors in a Nativity scene. Continue Reading
December 20, 2013
The new era of Down syndrome prenatal testing
The newest prenatal testing recommendation now adds microarray testing to the options available for expectant moms. But how does this apply specifically to prenatal testing for Down syndrome? Continue Reading
December 19, 2013
New guidelines to blindside expectant moms with toxic knowledge
In a surprising twist on what is considered quality, evidence-based healthcare, new guidelines recommend that expectant moms be blindsided with toxic knowledge. Continue Reading
December 12, 2013
Keep calm & build confidence
Two videos that came across social media this week shared a related lesson about what can be learned from living through a difficult period: confidence. Continue Reading
November 22, 2013
“We choose to go to the moon:” remembering John F. Kennedy, C.S. Lewis, the power of imagination, and choosing Down syndrome
Today we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a very sad day in our nation's history. The words of President Kennedy, and the words of someone else who died that same day, share a wisdom about how we should make choices for our future. Continue Reading
November 17, 2013
“Just because something’s always been done that way, doesn’t mean it should continue to be done that way”
"But that's how we've always done it." Who has not heard this--in a group project, at a business meeting, when someone proposes changing the order of a church service--and been incredibly frustrated? Here's a lesson from someone who decided to do something different. Continue Reading
November 5, 2013
The limitations of genetic testing: how a mom was told her son with Down syndrome would run the New York City marathon
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy This past weekend was the New York City marathon. Among the 50,000 runners was Jimmy Jenson, who no one could have expected he would be there on the day he was born. Continue Reading
October 31, 2013
On having a brother or sister with Down syndrome
Today is the last day of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. And, tonight, my son and daughter will go trick-or-treating for Halloween. What is the effect on siblings of having a brother or sister with Down syndrome? Continue Reading
October 30, 2013
On parenting a child with Down syndrome
October is winding down and with it, National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. I wanted to share two studies on a key concern of expectant parents when they find out their child has Down syndrome. Continue Reading
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